Overview

Community consultation with key stakeholders identified a preference for widening the current ramp with a centre pontoon to create two boating lanes.

This is a popular design used extensively across the MidCoast local government area and other coastal villages.

The new design required more funding than was available. We have now secured almost $777,000 for this project. Transport for NSW’s Boating Now program will provide $506,974. The Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Fund will provide $130,000. Council will contribute $140,000 towards the project from its capital renewals budget.

Progress

The conceptual design phase based on community feedback is complete. Council has been working with a contracted marine engineer to produce the structural drawing plans for construction of the facility.

The primary funding focus will be the widening of the current ramp, creating two lanes with a centre pontoon, lighting around the ramp, scour protection and foreshore stabilisation works.

Other works have been identified if funding allows – these include realigning the rigging area and refurbishing the existing timber jetty.

Council has undertaken all necessary environmental approvals, licences and permits based on the new concept design. We have appointed a contractor to undertake the works.

Background

In early 2021, we asked boaties and locals to review and comment on the concept plans for the new facility. Positive and constructive feedback was received and was used to help our designers revisit the proposed concept for the boating facility.

Concept design

The image below is a concept design only. It is not suitable for construction and is dependent on obtaining necessary environmental approvals, licences and permits.